Cold Turkey
Cold turkey does not only speak of quitting smoking, is about leaving any habit or addiction and refers to the period of suffering that comes immediately after a person has stopped taking any drug or substance to which they are dependent.
- Symptoms that comes from the withdrawal syndrome of the abrupt cessation of a drug or addictive substance
- It is about leaving it from one day to the next without relying on medication.
- Stop smoking completely from one moment to another.
Why its hard to stop Cold Turkey
The reason why it is difficult to quit overnight is because our body is already dependent on the nicotine and other substances in cigarettes.
There is a kind of shock when we try to stop these substances from one day to the next and our body will suffer the withdrawal syndrome.
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Psychological and physical effects of quitting smoking
Side effects can include:
- Anxiety
- Humor changes
- Frustration
- Difficulty to sleep
- Stress
- Depression
- Irritability
- Intense cravings to smoke
- Headaches
- Tremors
- Sweating
- Eating more
Is it for me?
When it comes to quitting smoking there are no rules, each person is different and what may work for some may not work for others. But each attempt will take you closer to the goal. Trying and not giving up is important.
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Tips for trying to quit Cold Turkey
- Choose a date.
- Prepare yourself physically and mentally to quit.
- Some people cut back gradually before attempting to quit.
- Look for advice on how quitting smoking in general.
